Friday, February 25, 2011

FACT FILLED FRIDAY

ROSEMARY  
Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean region. 


It has been known as a symbol of loyalty and ceremony. Hence the saying "Rosemary for remembrance."


There are 2 different types of Rosemary- upright and sprawling.


  •  Upright- Grows like a bush. It is best for fresh cut herbs.
  • Sprawling- spreads more like a ground cover. The flavor is not as intense.
Rosemary is a tender perennial that typically will not survive outdoors north of zone 6.
ROSEMARY PLANT IN THE BEGINNING OF IT'S FIRST YEAR










The seed is slow to germinate and the rate is low and uneven.

It takes at least 2 years of continuous growth for a plant to grow big enough to be a strong producer.

Aphids and Spider-mites are the most common pests.

Rosemary is medicinal, culinary and decorative.

There are many forms- teas, tinctures, extracts, essential oil, dried leaves and bath and body care products.

USES:
  • upset stomach
  • flatulence
  • rheumatism
  • apathy
  • stimulating the appetite
  • enhancing coronary blood flow
  • traditionally thought to improve memory

CAUTION: ROSEMARY AND IT'S ESSENTIAL OIL CAN HARM THE UTERUS OR FETUS WHEN TAKEN IN THERAPEUTIC AMOUNTS DURING PREGNANCY. AMOUNTS USED IN COOKING ARE GENERALLY CONSIDERED SAFE.


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